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Broadway Composer Charles Strouse Dies at 96Strouse's career spanned 50+ years with hits like Annie; he won three Tonys and composed until age 83.
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- Charles Strouse, known for composing Annie and Applause, died at 96 in New York City.
- His prolific work included over a dozen Broadway musicals across five decades.
- He earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical for Applause in 1970 and Best Original Score for Annie in 1977.
- Strouse continued writing music until 2011 and is survived by four children.
When you enjoy doing what you're doing, which I do very much, I have something to get up for. I work every day. Activity — it's a life force.— Charles Strouse, during an interview on the eve of his 80th birthday in 2008.
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